CHAPLAIN is defined as a clergyperson in charge of a chapel. A clergyperson is officially attached to a branch of the military, an institution, family, or court.
The Philadelphia Police Chaplain program is a partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department made up of various faith-based leaders of the community. Chaplains are professionally trained to provide spiritual guidance, moral guidance, and counseling to all members of the Philadelphia Police Department, both sworn personnel and civilian personnel.